§ 106. Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the average figure of daily unemployment rose among London dockworkers from 5,935 in the week ended 4th October, 1952, to 6,275 in the week ended 11th October, to 5,940 in the week ended 18th October, with an average unemployment figure of 6,050 during this period, against an average of 525 for the corresponding period in 1951; what was the reason for this absolute increase from 1951–52 of 5,525; and what action he proposes to take to improve the position.
§ Mr. WatkinsonI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him by my right hon. and learned Friend on 18th November and to the hon. Member for Deptford (Sir L. Plummer).